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John Jacob Astor III

(1822-1890)
American financer and philanthropist
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John Jacob Astor III (June 10, 1822 – February 22, 1890) was an American financier, philanthropist and a soldier during the American Civil War. He was a prominent member of the Astor family, becoming the wealthiest member in his generation and the founder of the English branch of the family.

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Born John Jacob Astor III
10 June 1822
New York City, New York
Died
22 February 1890 (aged 67)
New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Gemini
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  • John Jacob Astor
    John Jacob Astor · Grandfather · 1763-1848 · fur-trader and first multi-millionaire in America edit info
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  • Charles Astor Bristed
    Charles Astor Bristed · Family Member · 1820-1874 · American scholar and author edit info
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  • Carrie Astor Wilson
    Carrie Astor Wilson · Niece · 1861-1948 · American heiress edit info
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  • John Armstrong Chaloner
    John Armstrong Chaloner · Great-nephew · 1862-1935 · American writer edit info
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  • Winthrop Astor Chanler
    Winthrop Astor Chanler · Great-nephew · 1863-1926 · American sportsman and soldier edit info
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  • John Jacob Astor
    John Jacob Astor · Nephew · 1864-1912 · American businessman and officer in the Spanish-American War edit info
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  • William A. Chanler
    William A. Chanler · Great-nephew · 1867-1934 · American politician edit info
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  • Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
    Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler · Great-nephew · 1869-1942 · American lawyer and politician edit info
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  • Margaret Chanler Aldrich
    Margaret Chanler Aldrich · Great-niece · 1870-1963 · American nurse and author edit info
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  • Robert Winthrop Chanler
    Robert Winthrop Chanler · Great-nephew · 1872-1930 · American artist edit info
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  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor
    Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor · Grandson · 1879-1952 · 2nd Viscount Astor edit info
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  • Tadd Roosevelt
    Tadd Roosevelt · Great-nephew · 1879-1958 · Nephew of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John Jacob Astor IV edit info
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  • Orme Wilson Jr.
    Orme Wilson Jr. · Great-nephew · 1885-1966 · American diplomat and member of the Astor family edit info
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  • John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever
    John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever · Grandson · 1886-1971 · English Baron edit info
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  • Vincent Astor
    Vincent Astor · Great-nephew · 1891-1959 · Businessman and Philanthropist edit info
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  • Louis Zborowski
    Louis Zborowski · Great-nephew · 1895-1924 · English race car driver edit info
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  • Ava Alice Muriel Astor
    Ava Alice Muriel Astor · Great-niece · 1902-1956 · American heiress edit info
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  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor
    William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor · Grandson · 1907-1966 · English businessman and politician edit info
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  • David Astor
    David Astor · Great-grandson · 1912-2001 · English newspaper publisher, member of Astor family edit info
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  • John Jacob Astor VI
    John Jacob Astor VI · Great-nephew · 1912-1992 · American socialite and businessman edit info
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  • Michael Astor
    Michael Astor · Great-grandson · 1916-1980 · British politician edit info
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  • Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever
    Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever · Great-grandson · 1918-1984 · English soldier and publisher edit info
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  • Sir John Jacob Astor
    Sir John Jacob Astor · Great-grandson · 1918-2000 · English politician and sportsman edit info
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  • John Astor
    John Astor · Great-grandson · 1923-1987 · British politician edit info
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